Session: Preparing for Transdisciplinary Collaborations: Linking Society to Cells to Reduce Disparities and Improve Health Outcomes (Society for Social Work and Research 14th Annual Conference: Social Work Research: A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES)
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RPCB-2 Preparing for Transdisciplinary Collaborations: Linking Society to Cells to Reduce Disparities and Improve Health Outcomes

Speakers/Presenters:


Kay Wanke, OBSSR , Sarah Gehlert, PhD, Washington University in Saint Louis and Kate Reed, National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics
Schedule:
Thursday, January 14, 2010: 8:00 AM-10:00 AM
Pacific Concourse L (Hyatt Regency)
Research linking environmental, behavioral, and biological/genetic factors relative to physical and mental health outcomes is a critical priority. Social workers are important contributors to this enterprise. This session 1) illustrates current and emerging research needs and funding opportunities as well as 2) practical steps to prepare or retool for effective collaborative teams that join social work researchers with biological and genetic scientists.
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